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Dr. Shannon Nissen, DDS, MS

Orthodontics

NPI: 1134423965

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Contact Information

Address

26302 LA PAZ RD STE 202
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

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Practice Details

About This Provider

Dr. Shannon Nissen is an orthodontist with 15 years of experience and a Master's Degree in Orthodontics from Loma Linda University. As the third-generation leader of a family orthodontic practice established over 40 years ago, Dr. Nissen specializes in early intervention treatments, airway assessments, and growth modification to help young patients develop healthy smiles and better function. She takes a warm, empowering approach to treatment, emphasizing clear communication and genuine care for each patient and family. Dr. Nissen offers a range of modern options including self-ligating braces, clear brackets, Invisalign aligners, and specialized appliances designed to support proper development. A local product of San Juan Capistrano, Dr. Nissen is committed to helping patients improve both how their smiles look and how they work.

Specialties

  • 1
    OrthodonticsPrimary

    Alignment of teeth and jaws, braces and clear aligners

Education & Training

  • Master's Degree in Orthodontics from Loma Linda University

Credential: DDS, MS

NPI registered: 01/10/2011

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Areas of Focus

Airway assessmentsEarly intervention orthodonticsTongue thrust and behavioral modificationsSpace maintainersGrowth modification and compliance appliancesPhase 1 interceptive treatmentsPalatal expandersBracesSelf-ligating bracesClear bracesWild Smiles bracesInvisalignAdult orthodonticsBite correction (overbite)

Technology & Equipment

  • Self-ligating braces
  • Clear brackets and wires
  • Wild Smiles braces
  • Invisalign aligners
  • Herbst device
  • Forsus appliance
  • Invisalign Professional Whitening System (Powered by Opalescence)
  • Fixed and removable retainers

Professional Memberships

  • American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)

Beyond the Office

Third-generation orthodontist; her father Dr. James Hilgers established the practice over 40 years ago

Woman-led family practice

Local product of St. Margaret's in San Juan Capistrano

Has successfully completed over 18,000 cases

Enjoys interacting with patients of all ages and seeing the beneficial changes treatment brings to their lives

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